North Carolina’s new state budget reveals program cuts, fund redirections and eliminated positions across various governmental offices, leaving staff to figure out the next steps as General Assembly members return to work this week.

North Carolina’s newly signed state budget includes several new expenditures to support per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research as North Carolina continues to rank as one of the worst states for PFAS contamination nationwide.

Last Tuesday, the N.C. House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass a bill that would repeal sales taxes on baby wipes, diapers, tampons and other hygiene products.